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Dr. Britt Tonnessen, MD

General Surgery*
5.0 (8)
Map Pin Small Poughkeepsie, NY
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Britt Tonnessen, MD

Dr. Britt Tonnessen, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Poughkeepsie, NY. They specialize in General Surgery, has 25 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Tonnessen an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Tonnessen works at Practice in Poughkeepsie, NY with other offices in New Haven, CT. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Tonnessen's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Nuvance Health Vascular Surgery - Poughkeepsie
    21 Reade Pl Ste 2200, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (845) 483-0698
  2. 2
    Saint Raphael Mr Center
    330 Orchard St, New Haven, CT 06511 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 785-2561
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    330 CEDAR ST, New Haven, CT 06510 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 785-6258

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  • Yale New Haven Hospital

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Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
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Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
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Aortic Aneurysm
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Edema
Traumatic Brain Injury
Varicose Veins
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
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Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Port Placements or Replacements
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Varicose Vein Procedure
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
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Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
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Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Breast Cancer
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Coarctation of the Aorta
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Embolism
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Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Iliac Aneurysm
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphedema
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Embolism
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Spider Veins
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thyroid Nodule
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Compression
Venous Hypertension
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Aneurysm Repair
Angioplasty Vertebral Vessels
Aortic Angioplasty
Aortic Repair
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Bunion Surgery
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Pulmonary Thrombectomy
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Skin Grafts
Sympathectomy
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Venous Sclerotherapy
Venous Thrombectomy
Wound Repair
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 25 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1073567772
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Ochsner Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Medical Education
    • Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery and Vascular Surgery
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